Junior Park Ranger Day planned at battlefield

Saturday, April 26 will be Junior Ranger Day at Antietam National Battlefield.

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Waynesboro Record Herald - Waynesboro, PA

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Posted Apr. 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM

Posted Apr. 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM

SHARPSBURG

Saturday, April 26 will be Junior Ranger Day at Antietam National Battlefield. Children 12 and under will be able to participate in special programs, interact with volunteers portraying Civil War soldiers and have the opportunity to become junior park rangers.

Schedule of events:

10 a.m. Junior Park Ranger Activity — Children (and their parents) will complete the junior park ranger activity books. Park rangers and park volunteers will be available to help. Upon completion, children will receive a junior park ranger badge and certificate with their name on it.

11 a.m. Civil War Soldier Program — Living historians portraying Civil War soldiers will enlist the children into the army, teach them how a soldier marched and discuss the life of the common soldier.

11:30 a.m. Artillery Program — Junior rangers will learn how the cannons were loaded and fired. Children will get to participate in loading and “firing” the cannon.

There is no cost for these programs, but there is a park entry fee of $6 per vehicle. For more information, call 301-432-5124 or email Christie_Stanczak@nps.gov.